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Campaign 13V412 Posted September 19, 2013 374,618 units

2003-2004 Acura Mdx/Odyssey Recall 13V412: Air Bags

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Acura is recalling 374,618 2003-2004 Mdx and Odyssey vehicles for unintended air bag deployment. Repair is free at any franchised Acura dealer.

Acura is recalling 374,618 2003-2004 Mdx and Odyssey vehicles under recall 13V412 because electrical noise can make a component in the air bag control module fail. The fault can trigger the front air bags, side curtain air bags, or seatbelt pretensioners while the vehicle is moving, raising the risk of injury and a crash, and Acura dealers will complete the repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The air bag control module in the 2003-2004 Mdx and Odyssey is the electronic unit that watches crash sensors and decides when restraint systems should fire. In normal operation, it sends a deployment command only when the vehicle detects a crash severe enough for the front air bags, side curtain air bags, or seatbelt pretensioners to activate.

On affected vehicles, electrical noise interferes with a component inside that module. That component can fail and send a deployment command when no crash has occurred. The result is an inadvertent deployment of the front air bags, side curtain air bags, or seatbelt pretensioners while the vehicle is being operated.

There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the control module, so an owner is not given a clear light, sound, or driving symptom before the restraint system deploys unexpectedly.

Who's affected?

Covers the Mdx for 2003 and Odyssey for 2003 and 2004, all tied to the air bag system.

2003 Acura Mdx air bag system
2003 Honda Odyssey air bag system
2004 Honda Odyssey air bag system
Units affected374,618

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

Unexpected air bag deployment raises the risk of occupant injury and a vehicle crash. If your VIN is included, schedule the dealer repair soon and drive with extra caution until the noise suppressor unit is installed. Repair is free at any franchised Acura dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2003-2004 Acura Mdx or Odyssey is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Acura dealer to schedule the free noise-suppressor installation that addresses electrical noise in the air bag control module.
  3. Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 13V412 when you call.
  4. Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. The defect involves unintended air bag or seatbelt pretensioner deployment while the vehicle is moving.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, an Acura technician installs a noise suppressor unit to reduce electrical noise that affects the air bag control module. That repair addresses the condition tied to inadvertent deployment of the front air bags, side curtain air bags, and seatbelt pretensioners while the vehicle is being driven. The recall repair is available now, and the noise suppressor unit and labor are free under campaign 13V412.

Timeline

September 19, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
October 28, 2013 Dealer notification began
October 28, 2013 Dealer notification ended
October 28, 2013 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
November 1, 2013 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V412?

Recall 13V412 covers 374,618 2003-2004 Acura Mdx and Odyssey vehicles with an air bag control module defect. Electrical noise can cause front air bags, side curtain air bags, or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy while the vehicle is being driven. Dealers install a noise suppressor unit for free.

What should I do if my 2003-2004 Acura Mdx or Odyssey is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V412. If it is, call a franchised Acura dealer and ask for the noise suppressor unit installation. Reference recall number 13V412 and Acura recall number JC3 when you schedule service.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V412, the dealer installs a noise suppressor unit free of charge, including parts and labor.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is an unintended air bag or seatbelt pretensioner deployment while the vehicle is being operated. That can injure occupants and increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair and ask the service desk whether any driving precautions apply before your appointment.

What if I bought this vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. If you never received the November 1, 2013 owner notice or the July 11, 2014 renotification letter, check your VIN and contact an Acura dealer with recall number 13V412.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V412000
Acura customer service1-800-999-1009
NHTSA recall #13V412
NHTSA recall # (full)13V412000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →